Outings Policy

It is our policy to keep children safe on outings whilst in our care.

In order to do this we will ensure that:

The ratio of adults to children on any outing will never be less than 1:6 and within the age guidelines stated by ofsted.

We carry out a trial run and full risk assessment of the proposed outing.

We obtain written parental permission for children to take part in regular, local outings whilst in our care and specific written permission for a longer outing.

We take essential records and equipment for each child on outings as necessary, including contact telephone numbers for parents, a first-aid kit and a mobile telephone.

We keep records of my own and any other vehicles in which children are transported, including insurance details and a list of named drivers, and we make these available to parents.

We will ensure that we use our own vehicles and have adequate insurance cover and age appropriate car safety seats. 

We make parents aware of what we will do in the event of a lost child.

This policy also links with my accident and emergency procedures.

Updated Jan 16